#954 BRAVES with Carrasco (+111) over Marlins with Perez at 7:15 PM EST
After being swept at home by the Brewers in a challenging three-game series, the Braves will look to rebound as they host the Marlins. Miami enters this matchup following a home win against Houston and has won six of its last eight games. Under the leadership of manager Clayton McCullough, the young Marlins team faces a difficult road trip to Truist Park.
Veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco will start for Atlanta. Across his appearances with the Yankees and Braves this season, Carrasco has pitched in nine games (seven starts), allowing 24 earned runs and 46 hits over 38 innings. He has recorded 30 strikeouts and 12 walks, compiling a 2-2 record and a 5.68 ERA. In his first appearance for Atlanta on July 31st against Cincinnati, Carrasco surrendered three earned runs and seven hits over six innings. Although he did not factor into the decision, Atlanta secured a 12-11 victory.
Eury Perez, a young right-hander, will be starting for Miami. This season, Perez has made ten starts, giving up 15 earned runs and 29 hits in 50 innings pitched. He has tallied 51 strikeouts and 18 walks, holding a 4-3 record with a 2.70 ERA. Notably, Perez has struggled against Atlanta in his career, posting an 0-2 record with a 16.20 ERA across two appearances.
Statistically, this contest favors the Braves. Atlanta has won 343 of its last 609 overall games, 148 of its previous 262 when coming off a loss, 181 of its last 302 home games, and 127 of its last 215 divisional matchups. Conversely, Miami has lost 166 of its past 299 away games.
While Miami deserves recognition for winning 31 of its last 47 games, Atlanta’s experienced pitching gives them an advantage in this matchup. Taking Atlanta with Carrasco. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
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